{"id":35929,"date":"2025-12-30T08:04:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/spurs-make-record-bid-for-one-of-europes-best-cfs\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:04:27","slug":"spurs-make-record-bid-for-one-of-europes-best-cfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/spurs-make-record-bid-for-one-of-europes-best-cfs\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs make record bid for &#8216;one of Europe&#8217;s best CFs&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/spurs-make-record-bid-for-one-of-europes-best-cfs\/#Spurs_target_center_forward\" >Spurs target center forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/spurs-make-record-bid-for-one-of-europes-best-cfs\/#Why_Sam_is_perfect_for_Spurs\" >Why Sam is perfect for Spurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/spurs-make-record-bid-for-one-of-europes-best-cfs\/#0_dribbles_0_shots_150000-a-year_flop_showed_why_Spurs_needed_to_sign_Semenyo\" >0 dribbles, 0 shots: \u00a3150,000-a-year flop showed why Spurs needed to sign Semenyo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As 2025 draws to a close, Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank will focus on improving his side in the January transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>That much is clear. The London side have had a somewhat mixed record all year, and it&#8217;s fair to say they haven&#8217;t had a consistent run in the Premier League, especially at home, but they struggled in the Europa League before Ange Postecoglou&#8217;s exit, and a purple patch over the coming months will see Spurs fighting for a Champions League place within the league.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, with many teams vying for leadership in this battle, Tottenham&#8217;s managers will need to hit the jackpot in the January transfer window, and many fans will be united in their need for a new centre-forward.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spurs-targeting-centre-forward\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_target_center_forward\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Spurs target center forward<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dominic Solanke has only played two games in the Premier League this season, both starting on the bench. Richarlison was No. 1 at number nine, but the crafty Brazilian&#8217;s only consistency was inconsistency. Randall Kolo Muani is starting to find liquidity after a tough start to his N17 loan period.<\/p>\n<p>    While many would argue that Tottenham&#8217;s priority should be midfield when assessing where to strengthen, others often point to the front of the ship when criticizing slow and laborious attacking efforts.<\/p>\n<p>If Tottenham want to progress to the next level, they need to add a first-class goal scorer.<\/p>\n<p>And Sam Agehowa might just be the perfect addition. Sources in Spain say ENIC Group has made the 21-year-old Porto star their top priority for the January transfer window and a formal offer is expected.<\/p>\n<p>    Sam has been a huge presence for the Portuguese La Liga giants since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2024. His employers do not want him to leave, but there is a release clause of \u20ac100m (equivalent to around \u00a387m) to pay Spurs if their interest is strong enough.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-samu-would-be-perfect-for-spurs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Sam_is_perfect_for_Spurs\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Sam is perfect for Spurs<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sam has yet to test himself in the Premier League, but it is not far-fetched to say he has the qualities to be a mainstay in Tottenham&#8217;s front line and could spell the end of Kolo Muani&#8217;s costly arrival, who has failed to score or assist in 10 Premier League games.<\/p>\n<p>    To be fair, the 26-year-old has struggled on serve and although he did score twice in the 5-3 defeat to his employers Paris Saint-Germain, he has missed four big chances in the league and only completed 29% of his dribbles, according to Sofascore.<\/p>\n<p>He will need to see more action soon, especially with Sam now in Spurs&#8217; sights. The Spanish striker is on the fast track to superstardom and could become a mainstay at an exciting time for the north London club if he can be snapped up before more clubs show interest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Samua of La Liga<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (* per match)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>24\/25<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>25\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Match (start)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>30(23)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>14(13)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>assist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Number of shots (on target)*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.7 (1.1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.1 (1.9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>missed a big opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Pass completed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>79%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>73%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>A big opportunity has arisen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Key pass*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>dribble*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Win a duel*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><em>Statistics by Sofascore<\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>It should be noted that Sam, who moved sparingly last season, is now dribbling frequently for a centre-forward. One of Kolo Muani&#8217;s strongest attributes is his speed and carry, but that doesn&#8217;t mean he is one-dimensional, with Les Bleus team-mate Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 hailing him as a &#8220;perfect&#8221; forward.<\/p>\n<p>Sam may be his equal in that regard, and he&#8217;s still developing into an elite frontman.<\/p>\n<p>This is not just a target man. Sam has the rare quality of being a towering talisman, contorting his body with incredible athleticism, as evidenced by his outrageous scissor kick in last season&#8217;s Europa League.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, according to FBref, he ranks in the top 16% of his position-mates in La Liga for shot-creation actions and in the top 5% for take-ons per 90, underscoring his attacking dynamism.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_23\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<p>The action that creates the shot is part of the play that leads to the shot. This includes the moment a pass, take-on, or foul is drawn.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Journalist Zach Lowy noted that he has the potential to become &#8220;one of Europe&#8217;s best strikers&#8221; and already maintains a clinical level comparable to most on the continent.<\/p>\n<p>    Will he be an upgrade over Kolo Muani? He certainly has more potential, and given that the Frenchman has waxed and waned in north London as a loan player, it is unlikely that ENIC Group will exercise the option to tie him up permanently unless his fortunes soar in the opening months of the campaign.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"kolo-muani-showed-why-spurs-needed-to-sign-semenyo\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bournemouth-s-antoine-semenyo-celebrates-scoring-their-first-goal.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bournemouth-s-antoine-semenyo-celebrates-scoring-their-first-goal.JPG?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"0_dribbles_0_shots_150000-a-year_flop_showed_why_Spurs_needed_to_sign_Semenyo\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\t0 dribbles, 0 shots: \u00a3150,000-a-year flop showed why Spurs needed to sign Semenyo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s failure shows why the club needed to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 2025 draws to a close, Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank will focus on improving his side in the January transfer window. That much is clear. The London side have had a somewhat mixed record all year, and it&#8217;s fair to say they haven&#8217;t had a consistent run in the Premier League, especially at home, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35930,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1066,2674,933,40,872,342],"class_list":{"0":"post-35929","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-bid","9":"tag-cfs","10":"tag-europes","11":"tag-football","12":"tag-record","13":"tag-spurs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35929"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35929\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}